Otto Rognlien and his wife, Ellen, settled in Greenfield Township in the late 1800s. They lived at this location for many years. They were active members of the St. Olaf Church in Walum. Mr. Rognlien is remembered for writing the Norwegian book, Fabrikpigen, published in 1905.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 227